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How to pronounce “detonation”

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Pronunciation guide for detonation

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of detonation with real speech in context.
Available examples: 7 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How civilization could destroy itself -- and 4 ways we could prevent ityou could have created a nuclear detonation.
Definition summary: (chemistry) An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.

Example 1 of 7

How civilization could destroy itself -- and 4 ways we could prevent it

you could have created a nuclear detonation.

[Noun]
(chemistry) An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.
(mechanical engineering) Engine knocking, a type of improper combustion in gasoline piston engines.

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